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An Introduction to Wedding Etiquette
By Zody Watt | December 4, 2008
There are some etiquette rules that have to be followed when planning or attending a wedding. There are guides to wedding etiquette out there and if you have any questions about wedding etiquette you should read a guide. If you and your guests follow the correct etiquette then everyone will enjoy the big day.
Wedding etiquette begins way before the actual ceremony. There are special rules to follow when writing your invitations. If you have a specific preference, for example you don’t want any children at your reception, you can hint at this or make it clear. You can omit any of the children’s names on the invitation or you can let your friends and relatives spread the word.
Some phrases that limit the people you can bring to the wedding are, “four seats have been reserved for you”, “we hope the 5 of you can attend” or “adult reception”. All RSVP cards should include return postage. If you are inviting anyone’s children and they are over 18 then they should receive their own invitation. Wedding invitations should be sent to everyone including your family.
If you have a gift registry set up anywhere then your friends and family should inform anyone. This information should not be on the wedding invitation. Gift registry information can be included in the bridal shower invitation. You should never ask for cash as a gift but let that be an option. You should remember that you are not required to open any of your gifts at the reception.
If this is not the bride’s first marriage, that is not important, she can still wear white if she wants too, even if she has children. If this is not your first wedding then you shouldn’t have a veil, train or carry orange blossoms as they are a sign of virginity. After your first marriage you should be paying for the wedding, not your parents. If you are good friends with your ex and it is fine with your fiance/groom then you can invite your ex-husband.
You should plan the seating accordingly so that no fights break out. Battling relatives should be seated far apart as they can. You should also try to seat everyone by age or relationship. This will minimize an uncomfortable conversation silences. You want everyone to have a nice time and whom he or she sit with will be important.
There are no rules when setting up the head table with the bride and groom. Table numbers should be used as any other sort of naming can be confusing, such as using famous couples or songs. The only seats you should reserve are for the parents of the groom and bride.
Guests also have some etiquette rules to follow. RSVP need to be returned, you should never just show up to a wedding without RSVPing. You should only send a gift if you are attending the wedding. Those latecomers to the ceremony should wait to be seated once the bride has walked down the aisle.
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